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Melania Trump cuts ribbon on reopened Washington Monument
New Delhi Times ^ | 9/19/2019 | Staff

Posted on 09/20/2019 8:52:19 AM PDT by simpson96

First lady Melania Trump cut the ribbon Thursday as the Washington Monument reopened to the public for the first time in three years.

The 555-foot stone obelisk closed in September 2016 in order to replace the aging elevator and upgrade security systems.

Accompanied by a group of local fourth graders, Trump took the new high-speed elevator to the observation floor near the top, which offers a commanding 360-degree view of the entire District of Columbia.

The monument has been closed off and on for most of the past eight years. An August 2011 earthquake left cracks in the stones near the top of the obelisk. It reopened in 2014 but National Park Service officials were forced to close it again two years later after a series of elevator breakdowns.

“This is one of the most distinctive buildings in the world and one of the signature attractions of any visit to Washington,” said Jeff Reinbold, superintendent of the National Mall for the National Park Service. “So we really didn’t want to close it. We kept putting Band-Aids on, but eventually we had no choice.”

With the closure already necessary, officials took the opportunity to build a completely new high-tech security screening facility. All told the project cost $12 million — $3 million for the elevator and the rest for the security center.

The new facility juts like a grey cube from the base of the marble obelisk. Inside, visiters find literally gleaming new machinery and automated bank-vault type doors blocking the way to the elevator.

(Excerpt) Read more at newdelhitimes.com ...


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KEYWORDS: dc; flotusmelanis; goddess; melania; ribboncutting; trumpfamily; washingtonmonument
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To: RummyChick

Ick, Ivanka needs to cover up. Can’t stand exposed under boob sag. Trashy, not classy.


21 posted on 09/20/2019 10:15:48 AM PDT by bgill
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To: simpson96

Breaking News: Melania Trump threatens children of color with scissors.


22 posted on 09/20/2019 10:27:51 AM PDT by FreedomGuru (Islamic terrorism it's "science")
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To: simpson96

I find it interesting that the news story is from The New Delhi Times, from India and not an US news source. I guess the MSM is so anti-Trump as to show its pettiness in refusing to cover this event.


23 posted on 09/20/2019 10:41:15 AM PDT by GreyFriar (Spearhead - 3rd Armored Division 75-78 & 83-87)
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To: bgill; RummyChick

Ivanka needs our support.


24 posted on 09/20/2019 10:43:09 AM PDT by GreyFriar (Spearhead - 3rd Armored Division 75-78 & 83-87)
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To: RummyChick

Blatantly sexist dress... I’d like to take her over my knee and spank her...


25 posted on 09/20/2019 11:38:28 AM PDT by SuperLuminal (Where is Sam Adams now that we desperately need him)
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To: simpson96

just seeing the pictures I honestly think she is more comfortable around children than anyone. I think she feels they are the only ones in the world who she can be herself with and not get stabbed in the back after because the kids are genuine.


26 posted on 09/20/2019 12:27:25 PM PDT by terart
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To: simpson96; NFHale; CondoleezzaProtege; hoosiermama; Salvation; Right_in_Virginia; ...
Thank You simpson96, NFHale and CondoleezzaProtege.

To the First Lady's List!


27 posted on 09/20/2019 1:19:18 PM PDT by KC_Lion
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To: simpson96
That face shot of Melania is the best, most beautiful picture I've seen of her, EVER. She absolutely radiates when surrounded by children.

As usual, the children are happy and excited to be with her. Children know. The beauty of Melania's heart and soul radiates a wonderful glow.

I wish Donald and Melania would have another child, if the opportunity hasn't passed her by. (1) They're wonderful parents and (2) The anti-Trump maniacs would consider mass suicide.

28 posted on 09/20/2019 2:31:50 PM PDT by grania ("We're all just pawns in their game")
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To: Tax-chick

The shoes are a playful touch on a happy day. Plus, kids like cool stuff like that from grownups. I think it was excellent to show her playful, fun side, while still dressed elegantly.


29 posted on 09/20/2019 2:34:46 PM PDT by grania ("We're all just pawns in their game")
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To: RummyChick

Doesn’t look like it, to me.

Would be great, though, if so.


30 posted on 09/20/2019 2:36:30 PM PDT by Jane Long (Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow.)
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To: Tax-chick
I’m not sure about the shoes. Maybe I’ll like them better next time I see them.

I know what you mean, I'm a softball turf shoe type of guy........LOL!

31 posted on 09/20/2019 2:39:09 PM PDT by Hot Tabasco (I'm in the cleaning business.......I launder money)
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To: grania

I like the shoes too,especially with the plain white dress.

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32 posted on 09/20/2019 2:39:42 PM PDT by Mears
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To: Mercat

Used to be a thing to run up the Monument’s stairs when I was growing up there. Dumb kid tricks. Once was enough for me.


33 posted on 09/20/2019 2:39:44 PM PDT by Pelham (Secure Voter ID. Mexico has it, because unlike us they take voting seriously)
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To: NorthMountain
Maybe then she and Jared would go back to New York and quit giving the President bad advice.

Give it up dude, you have no idea what influence they have on this president......Sheesh!

34 posted on 09/20/2019 2:40:41 PM PDT by Hot Tabasco (I'm in the cleaning business.......I launder money)
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To: Hot Tabasco
Did I hurt your feelings?

Here ya go:


35 posted on 09/20/2019 2:50:02 PM PDT by NorthMountain (... the right of the peopIe to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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To: Jane Long

Look at her face. She is either gaining weight or pregnant.


36 posted on 09/20/2019 2:52:06 PM PDT by RummyChick ("Pills, money .. this city is wicked. Your best friend will kill you here." Smoove about Baltimore)
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To: NorthMountain
Did I hurt your feelings?

Nope..........

Just consider yourself one of the crap throwers.......LOL!


37 posted on 09/20/2019 3:46:48 PM PDT by Hot Tabasco (I'm in the cleaning business.......I launder money)
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To: RummyChick
[Ivanka] Beautiful gown

I like her shorter hairstyle.

38 posted on 09/20/2019 9:51:47 PM PDT by ELS
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